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Lesson 25 of 84 · Simple Machines
ExperimentWind Pushes Things
What You'll Learn
A windmill turns when the wind pushes its blades. Wind is a force!
Key Words
- spin
- turn
Materials Needed
- pencils
- toy cars
- ramps
- string
- weights
Safety First
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the pictures and tell a grown-up what you see.
Step 2 — Do
Build a tower with blocks. How tall can you make it before it falls?
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a picture of what you see.
Step 4 — Record
Share what you learned with someone!
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3If you pull a wagon, does it come toward you?